We should keep silent about those in power; to speak well of them almost implies flattery; to speak ill of them while they are alive is dangerous, and when they are dead is cowardly.
Jean de la Bruyere quote: “We should keep silent about those in…”
A quotation from the French philosopher, Jean de la Bruyere
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This quote is by Jean de la Bruyere (1645-1696), French Philosopher
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